battery Alfa Romeo 4C 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

VERY IMPORTANT
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REFUELLINGOnly refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN228. In particular, the engine of
Alfa 4C has been designed to comply with all emission limits while simultaneously guaranteeing minimal consumption and maximum performance, using
premium-quality unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) 98 or higher. The use of petrol that does not conform to the specification indicated may cause the
Uwarning light to switch on and the irregular operation of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged. Press the brake pedal and, without pressing the accelerator, turn the ignition key to AVV;
release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIALThe catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: risk of fire.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
IN THE OWNER HANDBOOK… you will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, driving and looking after your car properly.
Pay particular attention to the symbols (personal safety) (environmental protection) (car safety).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission related components in order to help
protect the environment.

IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 5:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
❒ MAR: driving position.
All electrical devices are available;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Procedure
1)
❒ press button 1 fig. 4 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 3 to :using a small point
screwdriver;
❒ remove battery compartment 4 and
replace battery 5, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 4 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 3 to Á.
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING

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SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(where provided)
Lift lever 1 fig. 8 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the rim
of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
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To lock the door, insert the metal insert
of the ignition key in the housing 1 fig. 7
and turn it clockwise.
To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored), proceed as follows:
❒ press the Ëbutton on the remote
control;
or
❒ press the ≈door locking/unlocking
button on the dashboard;
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or
❒ introduce the metal insert of the
ignition key in the front door pawl;
or
❒ pull the internal door handle.
Door opening/closing mechanism
initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒ close all the doors;
❒ press the Ëbutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard;
❒ press the Ábutton on the key or the
≈door locking/unlocking button on
the dashboard.

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about three
minutes after the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed unless one of the doors
is opened.
The buttons are located on the central
tunnel.
14)
CONTROLS
1 - opening/closing of left-hand window;
2 - opening/closing of right-hand
window.
Push the corresponding buttons to
open/close the desired window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed
briefly, the window moves in stages; if
the button is held down to open,
“continuous automatic” operation is
activated.
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If the button is pressed again the window
will stop in its current position. If the
button is pressed for several seconds,
the window lowers automatically (only
with ignition key in MAR position).
Automatic continuous operation (where provided)
This is activated by pressing one of the
two buttons for longer than half a
second. The window stops when it
reaches the end of travel position, or
when the button is pressed again.
It can be used on both the driver side and
passenger side, only for lowering the
window.
Electric window system initialisation
After there has been no power supply
for the control units (battery replaced or
disconnected or protective fuses for the
electric window control units replaced),
the automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
❒ completely open the driver’s door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position;❒ completely raise the driver’s side
window and keep the button pressed for
at least three seconds once the end of
travel position (upper end stop) has been
reached;
❒ repeat stages 1 and 2 for the
passenger-side window;
❒ make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
14)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
their operation, ensure that any
passengers are not at risk from the
moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by
being hit by it directly. When leaving the
car, always remove the key from the
ignition to prevent accidental operation
of the electric windows from being a
hazard for those still on board.
IMPORTANT

STARTING AND DRIVING
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly. Never press the accelerator
pedal for starting the engine.
Procedure
73) 74) 75) 5)
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
❒ If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light stays on
together with the warning light, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the
warning light stays on, try the other keys
provided with the vehicle. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
❒ Do not leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is stopped.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Procedure
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
6) 7)
73)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
74)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
75)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
5)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
6)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
7)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING

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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒ press the side of the lens (as shown in
fig. 64 ) to press the retaining clip and
then remove the number plate light
cluster 1;
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❒ rotate the bulb holder 2 fig. 65
anticlockwise, extract the bulb 3 and
replace it.
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
90) 91) 92) 93) 94) 10)
FUSE BOXES
The fuses are grouped in two fuse boxes
located in the engine and passenger
compartments.
Engine compartment junction box
This is located by the side of the battery
fig. 66: to access the fuses undo
the screws 1 and remove the cover 2.
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89)The rear fog light and the reversing
light are located close to the exhaust
pipes; take the utmost care not to get
burnt during the bulb replacement.
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JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately if the
Ywarning light stays on constantly on the
instrument panel .
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
111) 13)
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ sign
near the terminal) of the two batteries
with a jump lead fig. 85;
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106)As required by current regulations,
the information on chemical substances
for the protection of human health and
the environment and on the safe use of
the sealing fluid are on the packaging
label. Compliance with the indications on
the label is an essential condition to
ensure the safety and the effectiveness
of the product. Remember to carefully
read the label before use; the user of the
product is responsible for any damages
caused by improper use. The sealing fluid
has an expiry date. Replace the bottle if
the sealant has expired.
107)Wear the protective gloves
provided with the kit.
108)Apply the adhesive label where it
can be easily seen by the driver as a
reminder that the tyre has been treated
with the quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
especially on corners. Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking.
109)If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee proper hold because the tyre is
too damaged. Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
110)Always indicate that the tyre was
repaired using the quick tyre repair kit.
Give the leaflet to the personnel charged
with handling the tyre treated with the
tyre repair kit.
12)Punctures caused by foreign bodies
can be repaired if the damage does not
exceed 4 mm on the tread and on the
shoulder of the tyre. Do not use the repair
kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of
being used when underinflated.
WARNING
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
WARNING

IN AN EMERGENCY
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❒ with a second cable, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
Eon the
engine or the transmission of the car to
be started;
❒ start the engine; when the engine has
started, remove the leads, reversing the
order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries directly!
If the auxiliary battery is installed on
another car, check that there is no
accidental contact between metallic
parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
OPERATION
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒ the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ automatic door lock release;
activation of all lights inside the car;
❒ the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The digital warning light and the
dedicated message on the display
indicate the intervention of the system.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
112)
111)This procedure must be performed
by qualified personnel as incorrect
actions may cause high-intensity
electrical discharge. Furthermore,
battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames and lighted cigarettes away
from the battery and do not cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
13)Never use a fast battery charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems and the ignition and
engine supply control units.
WARNING

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After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒ bring the left exterior light control
stalk to central position (neutral);
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ ignition key turned to the OFF
position;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR.TOWING THE VEHICLE
The tow hook provided with the car is
located in the tool box in the luggage
compartment.
The tow hook attachment is only
available at the front end of the car.
ATTACHING THE TOW RING
Take tow hook 1 fig. 86 and tighten it
fully onto the threaded pin.
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112)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
IMPORTANT

SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................................................. 102
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ................................................................... 103
REGULAR INSPECTIONS ................................................................................. 105
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR .................................................................... 105
CHECKING LEVELS ............................................................................................. 106
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT ................................................................................ 106
AIR CLEANER .......................................................................................................... 112
WINDSCREEN WIPERS ..................................................................................... 112
NOZZLES .................................................................................................................. 113
BATTERY ................................................................................................................... 113
LIFTING THE CAR ................................................................................................. 114
BODYWORK ............................................................................................................ 115
INTERIORS ............................................................................................................... 117
Correct servicing permits the performance of the
car to be maintained over time, as well as limited running costs
and safeguarding the efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter will tell you how.